English Language and Literature, General

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Child Development

Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics

Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

Comparative Literature

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

French Language and Literature

German Language and Literature

Hebrew Language and Literature

Italian Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

Latin Language and Literature

Linguistics

Russian Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

History

History

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mathematics and Statistics

Applied Mathematics

Mathematics, General

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Cognitive Science

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Science, Technology and Society

Natural Resources and Conservation

Environmental Studies

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Jewish/Judaic Studies

Philosophy

Religion/Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Astronomy

Astrophysics

Chemistry

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Psychology, General

Social Sciences

Anthropology

Archeology

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Economics

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Film/Cinema Studies

Fine and Studio Arts

Music History, Literature, and Theory

Music, General

Theatre Literature, History and Criticism

Students Say

The campus culture at Tufts University in Massachusetts is "thriving and alive," and as such it really encourages students to merge their academic and social interests and "pursue both in a passionate way." This is a place where, through active discussion and a student body with a zest for life, "passion meets reality." The academic experience here is marked by "small classes with knowledgeable and interesting professors." "I have had the opportunity to explore a huge amount of academic subjects and really challenge myself," says a student. If students actively seek out their "highly accessible and prompt" professors, they will be rewarded with "a better learning experience and with incomparable relationships with brilliant (yet down to earth) professors." "Whenever I ask them a question that they might not know the answer to, they do research on it immediately and return quickly with a detailed response." The academic curriculum is a "perfect mix of liberal arts and university," and the professors are actively concerned with making sure that students leave with a true understanding of the course material, "not just a book list under their arms." These "global minded, ambitious" students rise to the challenge and beyond, as "most every student focuses on life beyond their education" and seeks out a well-rounded life. "It is far easier to succeed here than to fail, as long as you are committed to getting as strong an education as possible," advises a student. "I've literally been offered a research position by asking questions multiple times," says another. The international relations program at this globallyaware school is particularly strong (as are study abroad options), but activism spills over into the entirety of the student body. "Change is easily made here," and "if you have a problem with something, you can easily address it." A lot of effort is put into ensuring that every student transitions well into college and success. A strong alumni network and excellent internship opportunities also "open up a world of opportunities after graduation."

Students Say

“The school’s strong reputation has helped me get summer jobs and internships,” one student reports. This is a common sentiment among Tufts students. The university’s reputation and proximity to Boston provide students with many opportunities to get a head start on their post-college careers. The “great alumni network” also helps students find “jobs or internships after college.” The school frequently holds events like the Career Carnival and Tufts Career Fair along with consulting sessions. Fully 91 percent of the Class of 2013 had found full-time employment or were in graduate school by 2014. The website PayScale.com reports an average starting salary of $51,900 for Tufts grads and an average mid-career salary of $123,600.

Colleges that Create Futures

Dates

Application Deadlines

Feb 15

Notification Date

Apr 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent

Bottom Line

The baseline tuition at Tufts is $49,520 for the 2014-15 academic year. Room and board are an additional $13,904. Adding the various fees, a student can expect a bill of $61,277 before any aid or scholarships. Students who are already on a health insurance plan can have $2,224 of that total waived.

Bang For Your Buck

Although Tufts tuition is not insignificant, there are many opportunities for aid, loans, and scholarships. “There are a lot of work study programs offered at Tufts and a lot of people on complete financial aid,” an International Relations student confirms. The Student Employment Office helps students get jobs on-campus or off and regularly posts jobs to the JobX and TuftsLife websites. The school has 44 Tufts-specific scholarships and awards for everything from Fine Arts and Social Justice to various STEM majors. Prospective applicants can view the entire list online. Prospective applicants can also use the school’s online Net Price Calculator to get an idea what kind of aid they can expect if accepted.

Financial Aid Rating

Overall

Student Body Profile

Demographics

11.29%

Asian

3.86%

African-American

6.23%

Hispanic

58.17%

Caucasian

6.74%

Unknown

9.24%

International

50%female

50%male

99%are full time

1%are part time

Students Say

This is a group of go-getters, so here "everyone has the same passion for excellence" and "is engaged in so many activities on campus." Tufts is "a quirky (yet normal) compilation of a bunch of young adults with not only big dreams for the world, but with dedication and motivation to complete them." "It's like a competition to be the "most interesting man/woman in the world," says a senior. Even better, "being nerdy is cool!" "We here embrace weirdness. If talking to new people in daily life is awkward, we know it and we revel in it," says a sophomore. There is "no discrimination whatsoever," though "it can actually get frustrating how politically correct everyone is." From "dancing and singing to teaching and tutoring to international community service," students here are "stunningly busy, and happy to be so."

Overview

Campus Life

Housing Options

Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed

Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing

Students Say

Though the campus itself is gorgeous, "the true beauty of the school is in the unique and quirky nature of its student body." Generally, there are "always a lot of events going on around campus that attract students every weekend" and the variety of clubs and activities available is "amazing." "Almost everything here is run by clubs and student organizations," and the Tufts Dance Collective and Quidditch clubs are some of the most popular and fun options, as is a capella. Public transportation "makes everything accessible," and on the weekends, students often go into Boston or Davis Square and spend the day shopping and "eating non-dining hall food," and at night "there are usually good parties to go to." "There is more to do in this city than anyone can possibly do in four years," says a student.

People here are "always thinking about politics" and all have a lot of spirit for Tufts and "it's really nice to walk around campus knowing that you're in a place where almost everyone is excited to be there." "This is a great place to share knowledge you have, because everyone wants to hear it and share their own experiences and thoughts," says a student.

Special Needs Admissions

Type of Program

For all students with disabilities

Director

Sandra Beer

College Entrance Tests Required

No

Interview Required

No

Documentation Requred for LD

Students are required to provide the univeristy with current documentation (no more than 5 years old), including test results, f

Sustainability

Tufts University has long been an innovator in the field of sustainability. In 1990, the university president convened a conference of other universities to discuss how they could collectively be world leaders in creating and maintaining sustainability. This conference resulted in the formation of the Talloires Declaration. The same year, Tufts created its environmental policy statement, and the school has been making dramatic strides towards sustainability ever since. Tufts has successfully reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to below 1990 levels on its Medford campus. Thanks to retrofitting buildings with more efficient heating and cooling systems, restricted parking on campus, and a heavily promoted car-share program, Tufts is shrinking its carbon footprint. The undergraduate (Medford) campus has one LEED Gold residence hall, and the university renovated 25,000 square feet of leased space adjacent to the campus into LEED Gold biology labs. Tufts’ student-run environmental group, the Tufts Sustainability Collective, puts on campus-wide events such as Earthfest and is organized into several branches including Tom Thumb's Student Garden, Students for a Just and Stable Future, the Sustainable Action Squad, Food for Thought, and Green Team. The Office of Sustainability also teaches a class on environmental action—previous classes have enacted trayless dining and double-sided printing as the default mode on public printers. Initiatives like these have contributed to Tufts’ outstanding 53.7 percent waste-diversion rate. Other opportunities for students include the student-run Energy Conference, Eco- Reps, and a wide variety of research opportunities in the engineering school.

Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of February, 2016.

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security

Faculty and Coach Visits

Class Visits

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Not Available

Arrangements

Contact Admissions Office

Limitations

Accepted students may visit during April

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus

Logan International Airport in Boston is a 15-minute drive from campus. You can take a subway, bus, or taxi to campus from the airport. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses serve Boston; public transportation and taxis can take you to Tufts from the bus and train stations.

Local Accommodations

A Cambridge House (2218 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge; 617-491-6300 or 800-232-9989) is an elegant turn-of-the-century colonial. Most, though not all, of the rooms share baths. Rates are moderate to very expensive and higher during the summer than during the rest of the year. The price includes a full breakfast and refreshments in the afternoon. Cambridge House also has a referral service to bed-and-breakfasts in the area. Susse Chalet (211 Concord Tpke., Cambridge; 617-661-7800) is inexpensive and a scant 2 miles from campus. Days Inn (19 Commerce Way, Woburn; 617-935-0039) is also close to campus, and has an indoor swimming pool and a restaurant. See the Harvard-Radcliffe entry for suggestions around Harvard Square about 2 miles south and the MIT entry for some posh hotel suggestions in southern Cambridge, about 4 miles south.